Comparison of energy storage policies in iraq and ouagadougou

Is solar energy a viable energy source in Iraq?

Solar energy potential for 14 different areas in Iraq was estimated, and it was in range of (2200–3300 kWh). The wind speed at 10 m above ground level for many regions in Iraq is also suitable for electricity generation. The environmental impacts of the energy production based on the current scenario were compared with renewable and natural gas.

Why should the Iraqi government use renewable resources?

The depletion of oil and gas resources is another reason that should motivate the Iraqi government for utilization of renewable resources as it could provide the security and diversity in energy supply (Chen et al. 2016; Li and Yao 2020; Kazem and Chaichan 2012).

How much natural gas is produced in Iraq in 2017?

Also, the proven reserve of natural gas in 2017 was estimated at (3.5 trillion cubic meters), mostly associated with gas production in parallel with that of oil in super-giant fields (EIA 2017; BP 2019). The oil production outlook; a comparison of the proposed scenarios in Iraq Energy Outlook 2012 (EIA 2017)

Does Iraq rely on fossil fuels for electricity generation?

It shows that Iraq depends completely on fossil fuels for electricity generation except the hydroelectricity power which has alternatively been initiated to produce electricity (World Bank 1949; Kubba 2022).

Is Iraq a good oil producer?

Iraq owns good potential resources of fossil and non-fossil energies like renewable energy (Saeed et al. 2016). Iraq has strengthened its rank among the top oil producers throughout the world despite the tremendous challenges that it has faced during last decades.

Is Iraq suitable for solar energy exploitation?

Iraq geographical location is quite suitable for solar energy exploitation, as it is located in the southwestern side of the Asian continent extending between (29.50–37.22 \ (^\circ\) N) and (38.45–48.45 \ (^\circ\) E) (Shubbar et al. 2016; Jassim and Goff 2006).